11 BASE PAVEMENT SPECSMain.doc

SPECIFICATIONS FOR

PROJECT NO. NUEX 11- 0501

INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITIES

(IDIQ)

BASE PAVEMENTS

AT

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZONA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section

Title

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DIVISION 0- GENERAL CONDITIONS

DIVISION 1- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of the Work

01060 Regulatory Requirements

01070 Safety Requirements

01080 Fire Protection

01090 Reference Standards

01300 Submittals

01310 Construction Progress Management Schedule

01400 Quality Control

01450 Contractor Quality Control

01500 Construction Facilities & Temporary Controls

01570 Traffic Regulation

01600 Material and Equipment

01700 Contract Closeout

01800 Special Conditions

DIVISION 2- SITEWORK

02050 Demolition and Removal

02200 Earthwork

02221 Excavating, Trenching and Backfill

02223 Excavation & preparation of sub-grade

02231 Aggregate Base Course

02238 Portland Cement Stabilized Base Course

02510 Asphalt Concrete Pavement Surface Treatment

02515 Asphalt Concrete Pavement

02516 Asphalt Rubber Concrete Pavement

02520 Portland Cement Concrete

02542 Pavement Reinforcing Fabric

02543 Coal Tar Seal Coat with Un-vulcanized Rubber

02546 Cold-Milling of Bituminous Pavement

02566 Sealing of Joints in Rigid Pavements

02572 Asphalt Slurry Seal Coat

02574 Preservative Seal for Asphalt Concrete

02575 Hot Asphalt Rubber Chip Seal

02578 Pavement Markings

02579 Crack Sealing

02900 Soil Stabilization

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

03100 Concrete Form Work

03200 Concrete Reinforcement

03250 Joint & Reinforcement for Concrete Pavement

03300 Cast In-Place Concrete

03732 Concrete Repair

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SECTION GC

GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

DEFINITIONS:

A.

C.O. - Where the term “Contracting Officer” or “C.O.” appears in the specifications, it shall be understood to mean “Contracting Officer or his/her Authorized Representative”.

B.

USER - Where the term “USER” appears in the specification, it shall be understood to mean the occupant of the building or area of the contract. All changes, deviations, or deletions Shall be made by the Contracting Officer or his/her Authorized Representative NOT the USER.

1.02

EXECUTION, CORRELATION AND INTENT:

A.

In cases of discrepancy concerning quality and application of materials and non‑technical requirements over materials, the Specifications shall take precedence over the Drawings.

B.

Work shall be executed as per the Contract Documents. No changes shall be made therein without first having received written permission from the C.O.

C.

If the Contractor observes any errors, discrepancies or omissions in the Contract Documents, he shall promptly notify the C.O. requesting clarification. If the Contractor proceeds with work affected by such errors, discrepancies or omissions, without having received such clarification, he does so at his own risk. Any adjustments involving such circumstances made by the Contractor, prior to approval by the C.O., shall be at the Contractor’s risk and the settlement of any complications or disputes arising there from shall be at the Contractor’s sole expense.

D.

All work and material shall be the best of the respective kinds specified or indicated. Should any workmanship or materials be required which are not directly or indirectly called for in the Specifications and/or shown on the Drawings but which are necessary for proper fulfillment of the obvious intent thereof, said workmanship or materials shall be the same or similar parts that are detailed, indicated or specified, and the Contractor shall understand the same to be implied and provide for it in his tender as fully as if it were particularly described or delineated.

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1.03

LABOR AND MATERIALS:

A.

When requested by the C.O., the Contractor shall deliver to the C.O., prior to final acceptance of the work as a whole, signed certificates from suppliers of materials and manufactured items stating that such items conform to the Contract Documents.

B.

The Contractor, immediately upon Notice to Proceed (or where shop drawings, samples, etc., are required, immediately upon receipt of approval thereof) shall place orders for all materials, work fabrication, and/or equipment to be employed by him in that portion of the work contracted for. The Contractor shall keep all materials, work fabrications and/or equipment specified and to advise the C.O. promptly, in writing, of all orders placed and of such materials, work fabrications and/or equipment which may not be available for the purposes of the Contract.

C.

Mechanics whose work is unsatisfactory to the C.O. to be careless, incompetent, unskilled or otherwise objectionable shall be dismissed from work under the Contract upon written notice from C.O.

1.04

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, SAMPLES AND COLOR BOARDS:

A.

Submission of Shop Drawings, Samples and Color Boards to the C.O. is required of only those items specifically mentioned in the Specification Sections. If Contractor submits Shop Drawings for items other than the above the C.O. will not be obliged to review them. Contractor shall be responsible for the procuring of Shop Drawings for his own use as he may require for the progress of the Work.

B.

The term “Shop Drawings” as used herein also includes but is not limited to fabrication, erection, layout and setting drawings, manufacturer’s standard drawings, descriptive literature, catalogs, brochures, performance and test data, wiring and control diagrams, all other drawings and descriptive data pertaining to materials, equipment, piping, duct and conduit systems and methods of construction as may be required to show that the materials equipment or systems and the positions and layout of each conform to the Contract requirements. As used herein the term “manufactured” applies to standard units usually mass produced and “fabricated” means items specifically assembled or made out of selected materials to meet individual design requirements. Shop Drawings shall establish the actual detail of all manufactured or fabricated items; indicate proper relation to adjoining Work; amplify design details of mechanical and electrical equipment in proper relation to physical spaces in the structure; and incorporate minor changes of design or construction to suit actual condition.

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C.

Samples: Following Contractor’s review and approval, he shall submit to the C.O. samples of all materials in quantities and sizes determined by the C.O. If a sample is rejected, one sample noted so will be returned to the Contractor. If a sample is marked “Approved Except As Noted”, one sample so noted will be returned. Corrected samples shall be resubmitted for approval as per the original submittal.

D.

Color Boards: Following Contractor’s review and approval, he shall submit to the C.O. Color Boards consisting of all interior and exterior finish material samples, a finish schedule, floor plan, and interior elevations if needed to explain finishes. Consolidated Color Boards should be submitted within 30 days of Notice To Proceed. Piecemeal submittals are not acceptable. All Color Boards should be submitted in 8 ½” by 11” card stock in a three‑ring binder. Contractor must certify availability of items at this time. Color Boards shall be submitted in accordance with Section 1300 ‑ Submittals.

E.

Brochures: Following Contractor’s review and approval, he shall submit to the C.O. four (4) copies of all manufacturer’s catalogs or brochures as required by the C.O. If a brochure is stamped “Approved Except As Noted”, one (1) copy will be returned. If stamped “Rejected as Noted”, one (1) marked copy will be returned. Corrected copies shall be resubmitted for approval as per the original submittal.

F.

Equipment Lists: Following Contractor’s review and approval, he shall submit to the C.O. four (4) complete lists of all major items of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment and materials, within fifteen (15) calendar days after award of contract. Submit all items at one time in a neat and orderly manner. Partial lists will not be acceptable. Submittals shall include the manufacturer’s specifications weights space requirements, physical dimensions, ratings of all equipment and supplemental information requested by the C.O. Performance curves for all pumps and fans shall be furnished. Where a submittal sheet described items in addition to that item being submitted, the submitted item shall be clearly marked on the sheet and superfluous information shall be crossed out.

G.

Manufacturer’s Instructions: Where any item or work is required by Specification to be furnished, installed or performed in accordance with a specified product manufacturer’s instructions, Contractor shall procure and distribute the necessary copies as specified on the Schedule of Material Submittal to the C.O.

1.05

CUTTING AND PATCHING OF WORK:

A.

In all cases exercise extreme care in cutting operations, and perform such operations under adequate supervision by competent mechanics skilled in the applicable trade. Openings shall be neatly cut and shall be kept as small as possible to avoid unnecessary damage. Careless and/or avoidable cutting damage, etc., will not be tolerated, and the Contractor will be held responsible for such avoidable or willful damage.

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B.

All replacing, patching and repairing of all materials and surfaces cut or damaged in the execution of the Work shall be performed by experienced mechanics of the several traders involved. Such replacing, repairing or patching shall be done with the applicable materials, in such a manner that all surfaces so replaced, etc., will, upon completion of the Work, match the surrounding similar surfaces.

1.06

SCAFFOLD, STAGING, PROTECTION, ETC:

A.

The Work under each Section of these Specifications shall include providing, installing, and maintaining all scaffold, staging, trestles, and planking necessary for the work under each Section in strict conformity with all applicable laws and ordinances, and maintenance of same so as not to interfere with or obstruct the work of other trades.

B.

All Scaffolding shall comply with OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910), paragraph 1910.28.

C.

Additionally, the work under each section of these Specifications shall include providing all forms of protection necessary to preserve the work of other trades free from damage.

D. These provisions shall be considered as though repeated under each separate Section of these Specifications.

1.07

SPECIFICATIONS:

A.

In the preparation of these Specifications, an effort has been made to segregate the various branches of the Work under headings by trades. This is done only for convenience and shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing each item indicated or specified whether properly segregated or not.

B.

Specification arrangement is in accordance with the “Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), Manual of Practice, Specification Writing Techniques, Chapter one, Section Format Outline.”

C.

No responsibility will be assumed by the Government or the C.O. for omissions or duplications by the Contractor in the completion of the Contract due to any alleged error in the arrangement of the material in these Specifications nor shall any such segregation or work and materials operate to make the C.O. an arbiter in defining limits to the agreements between the Contractor and his subcontractors or suppliers.

D.

The misplacement, addition or omission of any letter, word or punctuation mark shall in no way damage the true spirit, intent or meaning of these Specifications.

E.

The words “shown”, “indicated”, “noted”, “scheduled” or words of that effect shall be understood to mean that reference is made to the Drawings accompanying these Specifications.

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F.

Where reference herein is made to colors or finishes “as selected”, the reference is to the C.O.

1.08

APPROVED APPLICATORS:

A.

Where specific instruction in these Specifications require that a particular product and/or materials be installed and/ or applied by an “approved applicator” of the manufacturer, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to insure that any subcontractors used for such work be approved applicators.

1.09

WATERTIGHT ‑ WEATHERTIGHT:

A.

Anything in the Contract Drawings notwithstanding, the Contractor accepts the responsibility of construction of a watertight, weather tight project.

1.10

DELIVERY AND STRORAGE OF MATERIALS:

A.

Deliver all manufactured materials in the original packages, containers or bundles (with the seals unbroken) bearing the name or identification mark of the manufacturer.

B.

Deliver fabrication in as large assemblies as practicable and where specified to be shop‑primed or shop‑finished; they shall be packaged or crated as required to preserve such priming or finish intact and free from abrasion.

C.

Store all materials in such manner as necessary to properly protect same from damage, as materials or equipment damage by handling weather, dirt or from any other cause will not be acceptable.

D.

Store materials so as to cause no obstructions, stored off sidewalks, roadways, and underground services. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all material and equipment furnished under the Contract.

1.11

WORKMANSHIP:

A.

Where not more specifically described in any of the various Sections of these Specifications, workmanship shall conform to all of the methods and operations of best standards and accepted practices of the trade or trades involved, and shall include all items of fabrication, construction, or installation regularly furnished or required for completion (including any finish), and for successful operation as intended.

B.

All work shall be executed by mechanics skilled in their respective lines of work.

C.

When completed, all parts shall have been durably and substantially built and shall present a neat, workmanlike appearance.

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1.12

EARTH MOVING PERMIT

A.

Contractor shall apply for and obtain an Earth Moving Permit from:

Maricopa County Department of Health services

Bureau of Air Pollution Control

P.O. Box 2111

1845 East Roosevelt

Phoenix, Arizona 85001.

Contractor shall pay for all fees for Earth Moving Permit and Application.

C. Permit is required for all Earth Moving, Soil Disturbance, and Dust Generation.

D. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)

1.13 EXCAVATION

A. Contractor shall apply for and obtain a Government Excavation Permit AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request) prior to any excavation.

B. There is no charge for the permit.

C. The following are the procedures for initiating and obtaining an AF Form 103 clearance by the Contractor:

1. The Contractor takes the government furnished AF Form 103 and the working Site Plan to the Communications Squadron building 176, Plans Flight Office. The Communications Plans Flight will perform their own clearance review of the construction area and will comment on the AF Form 103 as to when the Government communications lines will be marked. A maximum of three (3) duty days will be allowed for the marking.

2. The Communications Squadron notifies the Contractor to pick up the coordinated AF Form 103, and bring it to building 343, Civil Engineer Customer Service desk. At this point the person behind the desk will either direct you to the person in charge of the digging permit program or they will take your permit and put it in their IN box. Add an estimated time of 10 working days for the Civil Engineering Shops to complete this process.

3. The Contractor Shall notify Blue Staking for Commercial Communications lines. Blue staking will issue a control number that will be annotated on the AF Form 103. The Contractor shall refer to this number for any further communications with Blue Staking.

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4. It is the Contractor's responsibility to maintain the markings on the construction site, i.e., only approved markings, such as "rooster tails" in landscaped areas will be allowed for contractor marking of construction.

5. The below listed telephone numbers have been included to assist you in the AF Form 103 processing procedure:

a. Communication Squadron, Building 176, Plans Flight, SCX, phone number (623) 856-3558/7010

b. Base Civil Engineering Squadron, Building 343, Operations Flight, CEOI, Infrastructure, phone number (623)856-6394

1.14

MILITARY MISSION

A. Luke AFB has a military mission and has restricted areas. DO NOT cross any red lines.

B. Training exercises are periodically conducted and include gate closures, vehicle searches, and identification verifications. The exercises are required for the military mission. Please cooperate during these exercises.

C. High-ranking officers, foreign dignitaries, or DOD employees may approach you. Only the Contracting Officer can make changes to the contract.

1.15

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION

A. The Government is not obligated to inspect a Contractor’s work or to protect a contractor from the consequences of such work.

B. Government inspection is a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and work is solely for the purpose of the Government.

C. Government inspection is not to be construed as conclusive.

D. Information that may be offered to the Contractor does not change the Contract. Only the Contracting Officer can change the Contract.

1.16

CONTRACTOR INSPECTION

A. Contractor inspection is a careful investigation of all work to assure that it conforms to the Contract, and to detect variances and to act to correct them in time to prevent reworking of the Contract.

B. This includes detailed, skillful examination and testing with immediate comparison to the requirements of the Contract.

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C. On discovery of a variance the Contractor shall immediately institute corrective action to eliminate the variance and to ensure that all future work conforms to the requirements of the Contract.

1.17 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. AIR: Excavation - When disturbing more than a tenth of an acre, a dust control permit will be obtained from Maricopa County Environmental Services Department. Equipment (generators, abrasive blasting, solvent/degreaser tanks) that remains located on the base for more than 30 days will be listed and provided to the Air Program Manager.

B.

ASBESTOS: No asbestos containing material will be used on any government installation, Luke AFB, Gila Bend AFAF, or Fort Tuthill. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required for all building materials except for wood, glass, or steel. The MSDS will be submitted to the C.O. within seven (7) calendar days after the NOTICE TO PROCEED (N.T.P.)

C.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: Contractor will provide the Contracting Officer (CO) the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemical materials to be used during the project prior to the contract award in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-3. The CO will provide MSDSs to 56 CES/CEV for review prior to the contractor bringing products on base. The contractor must inventory all chemical materials, including but not limited to: solvents, paints, degreasers, greases, Ozone Depleting Substances, and oils, brought on base. A chemical material inventory must be maintained when used containing the nomenclature, manufacturer, part number, quantity, storage location, and the process in which the material is used. All chemical materials stored at Luke AFB will be managed in accordance with federal, state, local, and Air Force regulations. Long-term contracts (6 months or longer) will be managed in accordance with the installation’s approved hazardous materials (HAZMAT) tracking system. Short-term contracts (6 months or less) will report monthly HAZMAT inventories/usage to the CO.

D. LEAD-BASED PAINT: Paint containing lead will not be used during any painting process. A MSDS will be submitted for all paint products used.

E. PLUMBING FIXTURES TRIM: No plumbing fixture trim will be installed at Luke AFB unless they conform to the voluntary standard NSF/ANSI Standards 24 and 61. Products certified under these standards are tested to ensure no leaching from the fixtures exceeds 11 parts per billion of lead.

F. POTABLE WATER: The contractor is responsible to insure that all potable water connections have an ASSE approved anti-siphon device attached to the hose bib prior to mixing chemicals, etc. Any anti-siphon device or backflow prevention device installed by the contractor as part of his work, will be identified to the Backflow Prevention Manager, 56 CES/CEOIU, for addition to the base inventory. The type of device selected for installation and the installation

G. Location will be approved by the Backflow Prevention Program Manager prior to installation.

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H. WASTE WATER: Absolutely no chemical products will be allowed to be dumped in any drainage system, storm drain, wash rack, septic system or sanitary sewer. All remaining and residual chemicals will be taken away by the contractor. If there are questions concerning specific waste water products, contact 56 CES/CEVC.

I. PESTICIDES: The prospective contractor and or subcontractor must operate in compliance with all state and local regulations. The contractor shall comply with all applicable parts of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Part 1910; Title 29, CFR, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts, Part 1925; Title 40, CFR, Parts 150-189, and Title 49, CFR, Hazardous Material Regulations, Part 171, while on an Air Force installation, to ensure safe working conditions for contract personnel and a safe environment for the occupants of Air Force Facilities.

The contractor shall furnish labels and MSDSs for all pesticide materials 25 days prior to intended use. All pesticides must be approved by AETC. Proposed pesticides must be on the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) standard pesticides list available at the following link. http://www.afpmb.org/pubs/sdandardlists/dod%20pesticides%20list.pdf No pesticide shall be used without approval from 56 CES/CEOHE Entomology.

Contractor must report any pesticide use for the moth 7 calendar days prior to the end-of-month to 56 CES/CEOHE Entomology for submittal of monthly Pest Management Report.

This information is in addition to any hazardous material report submitted.

1.18 Computer Software Requirements: The contractor shall obtain licensed copies of the following standards.

A. The government standard for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database is Microsoft Office.

B. The government standard for projects management is Microsoft Project or Primavera Shuretrack.

C. The government standard for drawings is AutoCad.

D. The government standard for cost estimates for IDIQ is 4-clicks.

1.19 COMPLIANCE WITH UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC 3-260-01, Attachment 15 – Maximum Equipment Height and Notification of Construction Activity)

A. Contractor shall provide the maximum height of construction equipment to be used during construction, this data to be incorporated into the contract documents.

B. The maximum height of construction equipment must also be included on the Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460-1) to be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by the project contractor.

C. If the maximum equipment height penetrates any airspace, it shall be noted in the contract documents and Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration.

D. The FAA Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration must be submitted at least 30 days prior to start of construction.

E. Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration (FAA Form 7460-1) should be filed with the FAA using the FAA Public website at www.oeaaa.faa.gov. The site will guide you through the steps to file the automated FAA 7460-1 F. The FAA Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA) office now provides the capability on their website (www.oeaaa.faa.gov) to electronically file the FAA 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction. If you have any questions, please contact Terri Johnson, USAF OE/AAA Program Manager, AJR-01 DoD Liaison, Eastern Service Area at (404) 305-6920 or DSN: 797-5481.

1.20 Asbestos Awareness: The following information is provided for asbestos awareness, not for abatement. The Contractor shall ensure all employees have received Asbestos Awareness Training. Information can be found at www.maricopa.gov/aq and http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9995, 29 CFR 1910.1001 (j)(3)(v) and (j)(7)(iv).

Arizona is committed to protecting the public from exposure to regulated asbestos-containing material during activities involving the handling of asbestos. The Air Quality Division closely monitors these activities for proper notification and asbestos emissions control.

· About the Program

· Notification Requirements

· Additional Asbestos Resources About the Program The purpose of the Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) Program is to protect public health from exposure to regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) during NESHAP facility renovation/demolition activities, asbestos removal, transport and disposal, closely monitoring those activities for proper notification and asbestos emissions control. Asbestos is known to cause cancer and other respiratory diseases in humans.

Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), Congress gave the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the responsibility for enforcing regulations relating to asbestos renovations and demolitions activities. The CAA allows the EPA to delegate this authority to state and local agencies. Even after the EPA delegates responsibility to a state or local agency, the EPA retains authority to oversee agency performance and to enforce the Asbestos NESHAP regulations as necessary.

The Asbestos NESHAP program in Arizona is enforced by federal, state, and county Asbestos NESHAP agencies.

The federal Asbestos NESHAP coordinator who is based in the EPA Region 9 office in San Francisco has sole jurisdiction over all 25 tribal lands in Arizona.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Asbestos NESHAP coordinator has jurisdiction in the above counties. ADEQ Asbestos NESHAP Program does not have any additional requirements from the federal standard for the Asbestos NESHAP. However, ADEQ maintains Asbestos NESHAP notification forms for renovation and demolition activities for jurisdictional counties.

http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/air/asbestos/download/coconino.pdf

These counties have delegated authority from the EPA to enforce the Asbestos NESHAP within their respective jurisdictional boundaries, excluding tribal lands. These counties within Arizona have additional requirements above and beyond the federal Asbestos NESHAP Standard.

http://www.maricopa.gov/aq/divisions/compliance/air/asbestos_neshap/Default.aspx

Each of the Asbestos program coordinators and inspectors listed above conducts inspections, investigates complaints, and collects renovation and demolition activities data. Then data are submitted quarterly to EPA through the Asbestos Contractor Tracking Systems (ACTS) and then complied into the National Asbestos Registry Systems (NARS). The NARS system manages this information generated by Statewide Asbestos Programs. Note: The National Asbestos Registry System (NARS) has been suspended by EPA. Therefore, a valid link on EPA website is not available. Further information should be available by the end of this month.

State of Arizona Asbestos Neshap Program Map Arizona Asbestos-NESHAP Regulatory Agency Contacts What is Asbestos?

"Asbestos" is a term used to describe six naturally occurring incombustible minerals. Three of the most common types are chrysotile, amosite, and crocidolite. Asbestos is a mineral compound of silicon, oxygen, hydrogen, and various metals. Asbestos minerals formed millions of years ago when heat, pressure, or chemical activity changed the physical and chemical characteristics of pre-existing rock. Unlike other minerals, which consist of tightly bound crystals, asbestos minerals are characterized by the presence of densely packed bundles of fibers.

Asbestos was a popular component in commercial products from the early 1900s to the 1970s. Asbestos is durable, fire retardant, resists corrosion, and insulates very well. Asbestos products use in America was greatest from the 1940s until the late 1970s when the health hazards associated with asbestos exposure became widely recognized. By this time asbestos had become an integral component of approximately 3,600 commercial products. During World War II, enormous quantities of asbestos were used in shipbuilding and other industries. Following the war and until the late 1970s, asbestos was widely used in buildings for fireproofing, thermal and acoustical insulation, condensation control, and decoration. It has been estimated that approximately 30 million tons of asbestos have been used in the construction and manufacturing industries since the early 1900s.

What are the Health Effects of Asbestos Exposure?

Asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems. If asbestos fibers are inhaled, these tiny microscopic fibers can cause normal functions of the lungs to be disturbed. Exposure increases the risk of developing lung cancer, mesothelioma, or asbestosis, which is a scaring of the lungs that leads to breathing problems. It could take anywhere from 15 to 30 years after the first exposure for symptoms to occur. Medical investigations have shown that inhalation and injustion are the principal routes of entry that leads to asbestos-related diseases. There is no known safe exposure level to asbestos. The greater the exposure, the greater the risk of developing an asbestos-related disease.

Asbestos Products Ban and Phase Out

On July 12, 1989, EPA issued a final rule banning some, but not all, asbestos-containing products. For additional documents that provide more detail on the status of EPA's ban on asbestos-containing products, please visit the EPA website .

Regulations Governing Asbestos

Pursuant to the Clean Air Act of 1970, EPA established the Asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). It is intended to minimize the release of asbestos fibers during activities involving the handling of asbestos. It specifies work practices to be followed during renovation, demolition, and other abatement activities when friable asbestos is involved. On March 31, 1971, EPA identified asbestos as a hazardous pollutant. On April 6, 1973, EPA first enforced the asbestos NESHAP Regulation in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61. On Nov. 20, 1990, EPA re-promulgated the entire Asbestos NESHAP regulation to enhance enforcement and compliance, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 61, Subpart M, Asbestos. This is the current edition. On June 17, 1994, EPA added Appendix A to clarify the Asbestos NESHAP as it affects roof removal operations involving asbestos. Please visit TAI Info to download regulations.

What sources Are Covered by the Asbestos NESHAP?

Among others, the following activities and facilities are regulated:

· Milling of asbestos

· Commercial manufacturing of products that contain commercial asbestos

· Demolition of all facilities, even though it may not contain asbestos

· Renovation of facilities that contain friable asbestos-containing materials

· Spraying of asbestos-containing materials

· Processing (fabricating) of any manufactured products that contain asbestos

· Use of insulating materials that contain commercial asbestos

· Disposal of asbestos-containing waste generated during milling, manufacturing, renovation, demolition, spraying, and fabricating operations

· Active waste disposal sites

· Closure and maintenance of inactive waste disposal sites

· Operation of and reporting on facilities that convert asbestos-containing waste material into non-asbestos material

· Design and operation of air cleaning devices

· Reporting of information pertaining to process control equipment, filter devices, asbestos generating process, etc.

Asbestos NESHAP Program and Notification Requirements Applicability

Any facility undergoing renovation or demolition. "Facility" means any institutional, commercial, public, industrial, or residential structure, installation, or building (including any structure, installation, or building containing condominiums or individual dwelling units operated as a residential cooperative, but excluding residential buildings having four or fewer dwelling units); any ship; and any active or inactive waste disposal site.

Requirements

Prior to beginning renovation or demolition activities of a facility, a certified Asbestos AHERA (Hazard Emergency Response Act) building inspector must throughly inspect the facility or part of the facility where the renovation or demolition operation will occur for the presence of asbestos, including friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials.

For all demolitions (even when no asbestos is present) and renovations activities involving threshold amounts of regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM), provide the Asbestos NESHAP agency overseeing the project site with a NESHAP notification at least 10 working days prior to the demolition or renovation activity. Threshold amounts of RACM are:

· 260 linear feet or more on pipes

· 160 square feet or more on other facility components

· 35 cubic feet or more off facility components Fees

There are no state (ADEQ) notification or permitting fees involved with this program for jurisdictional counties. The Region 9 Asbestos Program charges no fees for work on Tribal Lands. Maricopa, Pinal, and Pima counties have fees for their notification process. Some cities may have separate permit fees, and AHERA inspectors may charge a fee for their inspection.

Written Notification Requirement

Under section 61.145(b) of the Asbestos NESHAP, a written notification is required for renovation and demolition operations. Only completed notification forms are accepted. For NESHAP activities for the jurisdictional 12 counties that ADEQ regulates, the notification should be hand or typewritten and postmarked or delivered to ADEQ no later than 10 working days (Monday through Friday) prior to the beginning of the asbestos activity or demolition. The address is as follows:

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Compliance Section, Field Services Unit Attn: Bill Hunt, Asbestos NESHAP Outreach Coordinator 1110 West Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

(602) 771-2333 or, toll free in-state, (800) 234-5677

Additional Asbestos Resources

· Asbestos in Your Home - EPA

· Asbestos NESHAP Regulations for Renovation and Demolition Activities

· Asbestos NESHAP Waste Shipment Record

· Guide for Building Service Departments and Owners/Operators of NESHAP Facilities

· State of Arizona Asbestos Contact Directory

· What Small Communities Need to Know about Asbestos Demolition and Renovation Practices

Statutory Citations

Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart M, Part 61, Asbestos NESHAP; Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-421 et. Seq. and § 49-471 et. seq.; Arizona Administrative Code R18-2-1101 (A)(8)

Asbestos Related Links

· Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (state)

· EPA Applicability Determination Index Systems

· EPA Region 9 Air Quality

· EPA Region 9 Asbestos

· OSHA Regulations and Compliance Links (federal)

Internet sites www.ica.state.azus/Divisions/osha cfpub.epa.gov/adi www.epa.gov/region09/air/asbestos www.osha.gov/comp-links.html

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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A.

Definitions

B.

Work covered by contract documents

C.

Use of premises.

D.

Record drawings

1.02

DEFINITIONS:

A.

Any reference throughout this specification to “Architect ‑Engineer” should be understood as a reference to “Contracting Officer.”

B.

Any reference throughout this specification to “Owner” should be understood as a reference to “The Government.”

C.

Payment provision contained in any portion of the referenced specifications and standards are to be disregarded.

1.03

WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

A.

The following is a summary of work for Project No. NUEX 11-XXXX located at Luke AFB and Gila Bend AFAF, Arizona. The project shall include but is not limited to:

1. All pavement maintenance, replacement and restoration items included in the bidding documents when defined in the specific Delivery Order Document.

2. Base access and entry procedures. All workers shall obtain base pass identification to perform work on federal installations. Process for contractors DBIDS pass. Refer to policy dated Sept 10 for contractor employee installation access.

3. Hazmat, Material Usage Reports, Disposal and Herbicides. All materials and supplies entering or exiting federal installations shall be tracked and documented. Submit Hazmat questionnaire, environmental reporting form, and disposition of materials, with MSDS for contract and individual delivery orders. Herbicide reporting form shall also be submitted as required.

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4. Executive Order 13514; Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. ETL 08-13; Incorporating Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) Construction Policy. Contractor shall divert waste, at a minimum, 50% from landfill. Recycle or salvage 50% construction demolition and land clearance waste. Recycled materials for use in construction shall be 5-15% as required. The government reserves the right to approve or reject recycled products for new construction.

B. The above description of work is for the purpose of general information only and is not intended to include and describe every feature or item of work or to define the scope of work.

C. Use of environmental reporting for HAZMAT and herbicide usage is mandatory.

1.04

UTILITIES:

A. Water, gas, and electricity will be furnished to the Contractor by the government from the Government’s existing system outlets.

B. Utilities will be furnished at no cost to the Contractor, except for telephone.

C. Government may (at their option), furnish to the Contractor approximately 100’ x 100’ space within the Contractor’s staging area for their placement of a construction trailer and to allow for storage/staging of material for this project. This area shall be reviewed at the time of the Pre-Construction Meeting.

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SECTION 01031

INTERFACING OF NEW AND EXISTING WORK

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A.

Work items shall be scheduled to avoid or minimize interference between existing to remain and new work.

B.

In addition to demolition specified in Section 02050 and that specifically shown, shall cut, move, or remove items as necessary to provide access or to allow alterations and new work to proceed. This includes:

1. Repair or removal of hazardous conditions.

2. Removal of items and items serving no useful purpose, such as abandoned piping, conduit etc, unless otherwise indicated.

3. Removal of unsuitable or extraneous materials like debris and deteriorated concrete.

4. Cleaning of surfaces and removal of surface finish as needed to install new work and finishes.

C.

Patch, repair, and refinish existing items to remain to the specified condition for each material with a workmanlike transition to adjacent new items of construction.

1.02

RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Section 01010: Summary of Work.

B.

Section 01045: Cutting and Patching.

C.

Section 01300: Submittals.

D.

Section 01500: Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls.

E.

Section 01700: Contract Close Out.

F.

Section 02050: Demolition and Removal.

1.03

ALTERATIONS, CUTTING, AND PROTECTION:

A.

Assign the work of moving, removal, cutting, and patching to trades qualified to perform the work in a manner to cause least damage to each type of work, and provide means of returning surfaces to appearance of new work.

B.

Perform cutting and removal work to remove minimum material necessary and in a manner to avoid damage to adjacent work.

1. Cut finish surfaces such as concrete and asphalt in a straight line or at a natural point of division.

C.

Perform cutting and patching as specified in Section 01045.

D.

Protect from damage by adjacent work all existing structural members, finishes, facility systems and equipment that are to remain.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.01

SALVAGED MATERIALS:

A.

Do not incorporate salvaged or used material in new construction except as indicated or with approval of Contracting Officer.

2.02

PRODUCTS FOR PATCHING, EXTENDING, AND MATCHING:

A.

Contractor work shall:

1. Provide same products or types of construction as that in existing structure, as needed to patch, extend, or match existing work.

a.

Generally, Contract Documents will not define products or standards of workmanship present in existing construction. Contractor shall determine products by inspection and any necessary testing. Workmanship standard shall be determined by use of the existing as a sample for comparison.

2. Require that patching, extending, or matching be performed as to the extent necessary to make work complete and consistent with identical standards of quality.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.01

PERFORMANCE:

A. Patch and extend existing work using skilled mechanics who are capable of matching existing quality of workmanship.

B. Quality of patched or extended work shall be not less than that specified for new work.

3.02

DAMAGED SURFACES:

A.

Patch and replace any portion of an existing finished surface which is found to be damaged, lifted, discolored, or shows other imperfections with matching material.

1. Provide adequate support of substrate prior to patching the finish.

2. Refinish patched portions in a manner to produce uniform color and texture over entire surface.

3.03

TRANSITION FROM EXISTING TO NEW WORK:

A.

When new work abuts or finishes flush with existing work, make a smooth and workmanlike transition. Patched work shall match existing adjacent work in texture, color, and appearance so that the patch or transition is invisible at a distance of five feet.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A.

The latest editions of the following codes shall apply to this work:

1. Uniform Building Code

2. Uniform Mechanical Code.

3. Uniform Plumbing Code.

4. National Electric Code

5. National Fire Protection Association.

1.02

U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY PUBLICATIONS

A.

US GOVERNMENT AGENCY PUBLICATIONS: Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

1. MIL-HDBK-1190, (MILITARY HANDBOOK 1190), Facility Planning and Design, Part II, Technical Guidance

2. MIL-HDBK-1191, (MILITARY HANDBOOK 1191), DoD Medical and Dental Treatment Facilities Design and Construction Criteria.

3. OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Act Requirements.

4. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS).

B.

AIR FORCE PUBLICATIONS: Application for copies should be addressed to the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.

1. AFI 32-1021, Planning and Programming of Facility Construction Projects.

2. AFI 32-1023, Design and Construction Standards and Execution of Facility Construction Projects.

3. Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Requirements.

1.03

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A.

Code of Federal Regulations

1. 29 CFR 1910, “Occupational Safety and Health Administration General Industry Standards”.

2. 29 CFR 1910.134, “Respiratory Protection”.

3. 29 CFR 1910.1000, “Air Contaminant ‑ Permissible Exposure Limits”.

4. 29 CFR 1910.1020, “Employee Access to Exposure and Medical Records”.

5. 20 CFR 1926, “Occupational Safety and Health Administration Construction Industry Standards”.

6. 29 CFR 1926.59, “Hazard Communication”.

7. 29 CFR 1926.62, “Lead Exposure in Construction; Interim Final Rule”.

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8. 40 CFR 261, “Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste”.

9. 40 CFR 262, “Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste”.

10.40 CFR 263, “Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste”.

11.40 CFR 264, “Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities”.

12.40 CFR, “Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities”.

13.40 CFR 268, “Land Disposal Restrictions”.

14.40 CFR 300, “National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan”.

15.40 CFR 302, “Designation, Reportable Quantities, and Notification”.

16.40 CFR 50, Appendix G, “Reference Method for the Determination of Lead in Suspected Particulate Matter Collected from Ambient Air”

B.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

1. NIOSH Method 7082, “Lead”.

C.

American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices:

1. Heat Stress Guidelines

D.

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Publications:

1. SW‑846, Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste ‑ Physical/ Chemical Methods

2. EPA Method 3050, “Acid Digestion of Sediments, Sludges, and Soils”.

E.

Maricopa County Air Pollution Control Regulations

1. Rule 200, “Permit Requirements”.

2. Rule 312, “Abrasive Blasting”.

F.

National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Guidelines.

1.04

MARICOPA COUNTY REQUIREMENTS

A.

Maricopa County Department of Health services, Bureau of Air Pollution Control

B.

Maricopa Association of Governments Standard Specifications $ Drawings; Latest Version

PART 2

PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 3

EXECUTION NOT USED

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01070

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART I

GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL:

A.

This Section specifies the health and safety requirements to be enforced during the performance of the Work specified herein.

B.

Refer to Section 01080 for Fire Prevention.

1.02

SUBMITTALS

A.

Safety Program: The Contractor shall submit a Safety Program in accordance with paragraph 1.07.

1.03

RESPONSIBILITY:

A.

The Base Ground Safety Officer or his representative will attend preconstruction conferences to brief contractors on pertinent safety regulations and to provide guidance for safe operations during contract performance. Local safety guidance will be furnished to the Contractor for briefing his personnel.

B.

It is the responsibility of any person who discovers a safety violation to report it immediately.

C.

The Contractor shall perform whatever work is necessary for safety and shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the job site, including care and safety of all property and safety of all persons whether or not employed by the Contractor during the Contract Period.

1.

This requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours and shall apply to all activities both directly and indirectly associated with all work covered by the Contract.

2.

These requirements do not supersede, but are in addition to any federal, OSHA, state, or local regulations.

3.

If a conflict occurs between these requirements and current regulations, the more stringent shall apply.

D.

The Contractor shall at all times provide proper facilities for safe access to the Work by authorized government officials.

E.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with the required health and safety regulations in the performance of this work.

F. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that:

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1.

Safety equipment is available for Contractor personnel and is properly maintained.

2.

Use of personal protective equipment and clothing by personnel entering the site is enforced.

3.

Communication with all Contractor Personnel, the Contracting Officer, and other personnel regarding safety matters is maintained.

4.

Corrective actions are implemented immediately in the event of emergency or unsafe conditions.

1.04

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A.

Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

B.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Standard Operating Safety Guidelines, Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Hazardous Response Support Division.

C.

American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American National Standard Practices for Respiratory Protection.

D.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM

385—1—1; latest in-use version.

E.

The Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act, Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 23, Chapter 2, Article 10; latest in-use version.

F.

All Luke Air Force Base and State of Arizona Traffic Laws and Regulations.

1.05

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall prearrange for emergency medical care services at a nearby medical facility and establish emergency routes.

The Contractor shall establish communication links with health and emergency services to inform them of any emergency situations that may arise.

C.

In the event of any emergency associated with or resulting from Work at this site, the Contractor shall without delay:

1.

Cease Work activity on the site

2.

Take diligent action to remove or otherwise minimize the cause of the emergency

3.

Render full assistance to Local authorities to remedy any impact on local residents or property.

4.

Alert the Contracting Officer and Government.

5.

Institute whatever measures are necessary to prevent any repetition of the conditions or actions leading to or resulting in the emergency.

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1.06

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

A.

The Contractor shall provide all on-site Contractor and Subcontractor personnel with appropriate personal safety equipment.

1.07

SAFETY PROGRAM

A.

The Contractor shall provide no later than five days after receiving Notice of Award, four (4) copies of their written safety program to the Contracting Officer for review. No construction shall commence until the Contractor’s Safety Program has been reviewed by the with 56th FW Safety Office, B.

The Safety Program shall include detailed description of the Contractor’s Safety Organization, responsibilities, method of program implementation and description of methods for corrective measures.

C.

The Contractor shall not deviate from their written Safety Program.

D.

All Subcontractors shall follow the Contractor’s Safety Program.

PARTS 2

PRODUCTS: NOT USED

PARTS 3

EXECUTION: NOT USED

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01080

FIRE PROTECTION

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED:

A.

Responsibility.

B.

Fire…